People

Francis Whelan M.R.I.A.I.

Year of Birth; 1957
Role; Managing Director, WCA Architects
Professional Qualifications;
Registered Architect
Member of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland

Profile;
Francis is a founding member of Francis Whelan & Associates, Whelan Corcoran Smith Architects and he has been managing director of WCA Architects since its formation in 2011. Francis has wide experience in residential, commercial, educational and healthcare design and in recent years he has focused on the specialist design of nursing homes, care for the elderly and dementia care. He is also CEO of the Broadmeadow Healthcare Group and is the Registered Provider at the award winning Kilbrew Recuperation and Nursing Care facility in Ashbourne, Co Meath. Francis is past president of Fingal Dublin Chamber of Commerce having held this role for two years. He is the director of WCA Architects with responsibility for practice development.